Basic Operation Of The Photon Camera And Gui; Operation Of The Photon Camera Using The Development Kit - FLIR Photon User Manual

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Basic Operation of the Photon Camera and GUI

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Operation of the Photon camera using the development kit

The Development Kit (or Accessory Kit) is the simplest way to connect to your Photon camera
to provide power and obtain video. It also facilitates serial communication for more advanced
camera command and control via the free downloadable Photon GUI. In this first section, we
will discuss simply applying power and obtaining video output, not serial communication.
Remove the lens cap. (Remember to replace the lens cap when the camera is not in use to
prevent accidental scratching and dust contamination.)
Using the Development Kit's Interface Cable and I/O Module, plug one end of the Interface
Cable into the mating connector on the back of the camera, as shown below. Connect the other
end of the Interface Cable to the mating connector on the I/O Module labeled CAMERA.
Photon I/O Module
(333-0005-00)
Attach one end of a standard BNC cable to the video port labeled VIDEO on the I/O Module.
Attach the other end to a compatible video monitor. If your monitor has an RCA input
connector, a BNC to RCA adapter can be used.
Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet. Insert the circular plug at the other end of the
power supply into the power jack labeled POWER on the I/O Module. The camera will take ~2
seconds to produce an image after you apply of power.
You should see an initial splash screen with the FLIR logo displayed, and then live infrared long
wave imaging video will follow! Point the camera in different directions and notice the imagery. If
the video image appears low in contrast, point the camera at a scene with high thermal
contrast such as at a person.
412-0035-00-10, version 110
Photon to I/O Module
cable (308-0076-00-02)
February 2008
To video monitor
To power supply
(206-0001-20)
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